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This section consists of RCCG Sunday School Manual for students and teachers:

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Adult Manual for students and teachers.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Sunday School Adult Manual for teachers.

RCCG Youth and Young Adults (YAYA) Sunday School Manual for students and teachers

RCCG Youth and Young Adults (YAYA) Sunday School Manual for teachers

  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 53: 31 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 53: 31 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 53 topic: SPECIAL INTERACTIVE SESSION:

    Date: 31 August 2025

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    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 53

    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 53 (31 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: SPECIAL INTERACTIVE SESSION

    DISCUSSION ON SOME OF THE CHALLENGING LESSONS OR SUBJECTS IN THE COURSE OF THE YEAR 2024-2025. THIS CAN TAKE THE FORM OF A DEBATE, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OR CLARIFICATIONS.

    HERE ARE SOME ISSUES THAT MAY BE DEBATED IN THE CLASS IN THE 2024-2025 SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL.

    1. Lesson 1: Is the kingdom of God in heaven or on earth?
    2. Lesson 14: Is there anything like holy anger? Is it possible to be angry and not sin?
    3. Lesson 48: Is it only believers in Christ living holy that will make it to heaven? What about people of other religions (non-Christians) that are doing good?

    TEACHERS SHOULD ALLOW THE STUDENTS PRESENT THEIR POINTS IN FAVOUR OR AGAINST THE MATTER. THEN, THE TEACHER SHOULD PRESENT THE CORRECT BIBLICAL STANCE AS STATED BELOW:

    LESSON 1: Is The Kingdom Of God In Heaven Or On Earth?

    • The kingdom of God is the rule of an eternal, sovereign God over all the universe. Psalm 103:19 says “The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.” God’s kingdom is an eternal kingdom” (Daniel 4:3). It stretches from the ageless past to the future yet unseen. The kingdom of God comprises everything that is: visible and invisible.
    • The kingdom of God is also a spiritual rule over the hearts and lives of those who are genuinely born-again and willingly submit to God’s authority (John 3:3-5). Such people enter the kingdom of God on earth awaiting a translation to the kingdom of God in Heaven.
    • God’s kingdom resides within the heart of believers in Christ (Luke 17:20-21).
    • Ultimately, the kingdom of God (which the disciples enquired about when Jesus was about to ascend in Acts 1:6) will be the literal rule of Christ on the earth during the millennium. (Daniel 2:44).
    • Those who reject God’s authority and refuse to submit to Him are not part of the kingdom of God on earth and in heaven (1 Corinthians 6:9).

    LESSON 14: Is There Anything Like Holy Anger? Is It Possible To Be Angry And Not Sin?

    • There are two Greek words translated as “anger.”
      One means “passion, energy” and the other means “agitated, boiling.”
    • The first type of anger, of which the Bible approves, is called “righteous indignation” or “holy anger.” For instance, the Bible says God is angry with the wicked everyday (Psalm 7:11). Jesus looked on the Pharisees who were opposed to Him healing the man with a withered hand in anger (Mark 3:5).
      This is God-given energy intended to help solve problems in the face of oppositions and it is acceptable for believers to be angry (Ephesians 4:26). Other examples of biblical anger include David’s being upset over hearing Nathan the prophet sharing an injustice (2 Samuel 12) and Jesus’ anger over how some of the Jews had defiled worship at God’s temple in Jerusalem (John 2:13-18).
    • Holy anger does not involve self-defence, but a de-fence of others or of a principle (against injustice, harassment, etc). Anger at an injustice inflicted against oneself is also appropriate. Hence, anger is not always sin.
    • The second type of anger comes with agitation or rage. This anger becomes sin when:
    • It is motivated by pride (James 1:20).
    • It is unproductive and distorts God’s purposes (1
      Corinthians 10:31).
      It is allowed to linger or hijacked by the devil especially when the angry one refuses to be pacified, holds a grudge, or keeps it all inside (Ephesians
      4:26-27).
    • It produces poisonous speech which is a common characteristic of a fallen man (Bomans 3:13-14).
      It is allowed to boil over without restraint, resulting in a scenario in which hurt is multiplied (Proverbs 29:11), leaving devastation in its wake.
      One obvious sign that anger has turned to sin is when, instead of attacking the problem at hand, we attack the person (Ephesians 4:15-19).
      The consequences of out-of-control anger are devastating and irreparable.

    LESSON 48: Is It Only Believers In Christ Living Holy That Will Make It To Heaven? What About People Of Other Religions (Non-Christians) That Are Doing Good?

    After the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, God, in His mercy and love for mankind started making plans to redeem and reconcile them to Himself. The provision to transfer the sin of man to innocent animals failed overtime because man kept returning to his vomit (Hebrews 9:12-14; 2 Peter 2:22). God cannot compromise on His standard. There has to be punishment for sins committed and the price is death (2 Thessalonians 1:6; Romans 6:23). Our good does not outweigh our bad (Isaiah 64:6).

    Only God can redeem man from the nature of sin that we inherited through Adam, so God came in the flesh (as God the son-Jesus Christ) to live on earth like man (in human form). Jesus was tested and tried by all the forces of life yet without sin

    (John 14:30; Hebrews 4:15). Since, it is required that the blood of the innocent must be shed for there to be remission of sin, Jesus (without sin) laid down His life, took the sin of the whole worl upon Himself, and died to pay the ultimate price required by the law to save mankind from eternal damnation and destruction (2 Corinthians 5:21).

    All that is required from sinful humans now is to believe in the love of God and embrace the grace that brings salvation through Jesus (Titus 2:11).

    The only one that gives salvation is Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12).

    Jesus made it clear that He came from heaven. and would go back to heaven to create room for as many as would believe Him (John 14:1-3). Не emphasised that nobody can get to heaven except by Him (John 14:6) and anyone that does not believe in Him is already condemned (John 3:18, 36).

    There is no amount of good deed that can replace the provision made by God to save humanity.

    Remember Cornelius (Acts 10). Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven and ONLY those who accept Him as LORD and SAVIOUR, living by faith in Him to the end will make it to heaven.

    GLORY BE TO GOD. GOD BLESS YOU IN JESUS’ NAME. AMEN.

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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 53: 31 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 53: 31 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Students manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 53 topic: SPECIAL INTERACTIVE SESSION:

    Date: 31 August 2025

    Read:


    Note: Check RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN LYRICS

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 53

    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL LESSON 53 (31 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: SPECIAL INTERACTIVE SESSION

    DISCUSSION ON SOME OF THE CHALLENGING LESSONS OR SUBJECTS IN THE COURSE OF THE YEAR 2024-2025. THIS CAN TAKE THE FORM OF A DEBATE, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OR CLARIFICATIONS.

    HERE ARE SOME ISSUES THAT MAY BE DEBATED IN THE CLASS IN THE 2024-2025 SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL.

    1. Lesson 1: Is the kingdom of God in heaven or on earth?
    2. Lesson 14: Is there anything like holy anger? Is it possible to be angry and not sin?
    3. Lesson 48: Is it only believers in Christ living holy that will make it to heaven? What about people of other religions (non-Christians) that are doing good?

    LESSON 1: Is The Kingdom Of God In Heaven Or On Earth?

    • The kingdom of God is the rule of an eternal, sovereign God over all the universe. Psalm 103:19 says “The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.” God’s kingdom is an eternal kingdom” (Daniel 4:3). It stretches from the ageless past to the future yet unseen. The kingdom of God comprises everything that is: visible and invisible.
    • The kingdom of God is also a spiritual rule over the hearts and lives of those who are genuinely born-again and willingly submit to God’s authority (John 3:3-5). Such people enter the kingdom of God on earth awaiting a translation to the kingdom of God in Heaven.
    • God’s kingdom resides within the heart of believers in Christ (Luke 17:20-21).
    • Ultimately, the kingdom of God (which the disciples enquired about when Jesus was about to ascend in Acts 1:6) will be the literal rule of Christ on the earth during the millennium. (Daniel 2:44).
    • Those who reject God’s authority and refuse to submit to Him are not part of the kingdom of God on earth and in heaven (1 Corinthians 6:9).

    LESSON 14: Is There Anything Like Holy Anger? Is It Possible To Be Angry And Not Sin?

    • There are two Greek words translated as “anger.”
      One means “passion, energy” and the other means “agitated, boiling.”
    • The first type of anger, of which the Bible approves, is called “righteous indignation” or “holy anger.” For instance, the Bible says God is angry with the wicked everyday (Psalm 7:11). Jesus looked on the Pharisees who were opposed to Him healing the man with a withered hand in anger (Mark 3:5).
      This is God-given energy intended to help solve problems in the face of oppositions and it is acceptable for believers to be angry (Ephesians 4:26). Other examples of biblical anger include David’s being upset over hearing Nathan the prophet sharing an injustice (2 Samuel 12) and Jesus’ anger over how some of the Jews had defiled worship at God’s temple in Jerusalem (John 2:13-18).
    • Holy anger does not involve self-defence, but a de-fence of others or of a principle (against injustice, harassment, etc). Anger at an injustice inflicted against oneself is also appropriate. Hence, anger is not always sin.
    • The second type of anger comes with agitation or rage. This anger becomes sin when:
    • It is motivated by pride (James 1:20).
    • It is unproductive and distorts God’s purposes (1
      Corinthians 10:31).
      It is allowed to linger or hijacked by the devil especially when the angry one refuses to be pacified, holds a grudge, or keeps it all inside (Ephesians
      4:26-27).
    • It produces poisonous speech which is a common characteristic of a fallen man (Bomans 3:13-14).
      It is allowed to boil over without restraint, resulting in a scenario in which hurt is multiplied (Proverbs 29:11), leaving devastation in its wake.
      One obvious sign that anger has turned to sin is when, instead of attacking the problem at hand, we attack the person (Ephesians 4:15-19).
      The consequences of out-of-control anger are devastating and irreparable.

    LESSON 48: Is It Only Believers In Christ Living Holy That Will Make It To Heaven? What About People Of Other Religions (Non-Christians) That Are Doing Good?

    After the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, God, in His mercy and love for mankind started making plans to redeem and reconcile them to Himself. The provision to transfer the sin of man to innocent animals failed overtime because man kept returning to his vomit (Hebrews 9:12-14; 2 Peter 2:22). God cannot compromise on His standard. There has to be punishment for sins committed and the price is death (2 Thessalonians 1:6; Romans 6:23). Our good does not outweigh our bad (Isaiah 64:6).

    Only God can redeem man from the nature of sin that we inherited through Adam, so God came in the flesh (as God the son-Jesus Christ) to live on earth like man (in human form). Jesus was tested and tried by all the forces of life yet without sin

    (John 14:30; Hebrews 4:15). Since, it is required that the blood of the innocent must be shed for there to be remission of sin, Jesus (without sin) laid down His life, took the sin of the whole worl upon Himself, and died to pay the ultimate price required by the law to save mankind from eternal damnation and destruction (2 Corinthians 5:21).

    All that is required from sinful humans now is to believe in the love of God and embrace the grace that brings salvation through Jesus (Titus 2:11).

    The only one that gives salvation is Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12).

    Jesus made it clear that He came from heaven. and would go back to heaven to create room for as many as would believe Him (John 14:1-3). Не emphasised that nobody can get to heaven except by Him (John 14:6) and anyone that does not believe in Him is already condemned (John 3:18, 36).

    There is no amount of good deed that can replace the provision made by God to save humanity.

    Remember Cornelius (Acts 10). Jesus is the ONLY way to heaven and ONLY those who accept Him as LORD and SAVIOUR, living by faith in Him to the end will make it to heaven.

    GLORY BE TO GOD. GOD BLESS YOU IN JESUS’ NAME. AMEN.

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  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 52: 24 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 52: 24 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 52 topic: 4TH INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

    Date: 24 August 2025

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    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 52

    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 52 (24 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: 4TH INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

    SECTION 1

    4TH QUARTER TEST

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.

    TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

    Coordinator (Parish/Area/Zonal) should set 10 questions from the 12 lessons in the quarter and administer them for 15 minutes. Each question carries 5 marks. Total score should be marked over 50 marks.

    SECTION 2

    4TH QUARTER ATTENDANCE IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS ACTIVITIES.

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.

    TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

    Teacher should check the student’s attendance and participation in Sunday School Class Register (R1) and count the number of times the students attended the Sunday School. 4 marks should be given for each time the students was present in the quarter, while 2 marks should be given for attending the quarterly review exer-cise. i.e 4marks x number of times present plus 2marks. E.g (4×12) + 2= 50. Total scores should be marked over 50 marks.

    SECTION 3

    ASSIGNMENT:

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: 100 MARKS.

    TIME ALLOWED: ZERO MINUTE BECAUSE THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE MARKED WEEKLY.

    Teacher should check student’s manual and the student’s score. The assignments should be scored over 100 marks for every quarter. (10 marks for each assignment).

    GRADING OF SCORES

    TOTAL SCORE= SECTION 1 + SECTION 2 + SECTION 3/200

    E.G.=40+42+70=152/200=76%

    SECTION 4

    INTERACTIVE SECTION:

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: ZERO MARK.

    TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

    i. Teacher and students should discuss how to move the Sunday School forward in the new quarter.

    ii. They should discuss challenges and set new goals.

    iii. They should pray for success of the Sunday School and all officials in the new Sunday School year.

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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 52: 24 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 52: 24 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Students manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 52 topic: 4TH INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

    Date: 24 August 2025

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    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 52: 24 August 2025

    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL LESSON 52 (24 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: 4TH INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

    SECTION 1

    4TH QUARTER TEST

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.

    TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

    SECTION 2

    4TH QUARTER ATTENDANCE IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS ACTIVITIES.

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.

    TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

    SECTION 3

    ASSIGNMENT:

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: 100 MARKS.

    TIME ALLOWED: ZERO MINUTE BECAUSE THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE MARKED WEEKLY.

    Teacher should check student’s manual and the student’s score. The assignments should be scored over 100 marks for every quarter. (10 marks for each assignment).

    GRADING OF SCORES

    TOTAL SCORE= SECTION 1 + SECTION 2 + SECTION 3/200

    E.G.=40+42+70=152/200=76%

    SECTION 4

    INTERACTIVE SECTION:

    MARKS OBTAINABLE: ZERO MARK.

    TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

    i. Teacher and students should discuss how to move the Sunday School forward in the new quarter.

    ii. They should discuss challenges and set new goals.

    iii. They should pray for success of the Sunday School and all officials in the new Sunday School year.

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  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 51: 17 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 51: 17 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 51 topic: THE NEW JERUSALEM

    Date: 17 August 2025

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 51 (17 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: THE NEW JERUSALEM

    OPENING PRAYER:

    Father, use this lesson to open my eyes to the reality of the New Jerusalem in Jesus’ name.

    PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

    The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

    BIBLE READING

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 21:1-5

    1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
    2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
    3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
    4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
    5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” Revelation 21:2.

    LESSON INTRODUCTION

    When we die as believers, our souls go to Heaven, a place of rest, as we await our new resurrection bodies made to live and worship in the ‘new earth’ (1 Corinthians 15:42-44; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 4:14).

    Out of Heaven, a new City called ‘New Jerusalem’ will come down from God to the new earth (Revelation 21:2). It shall be the capital city of God, where God dwells among men (Revelation 21:3). It will also be the eternal home of the saints of all ages (Hebrews 11:13-16).

    TEACHER’S DIARY

    LESSON AIM: To unfold the truth about the New Jerusalem.

    TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this study, students should be able to:

    • Understand the truth about the New Jerusalem.
    • Give a brief overview of the New Jerusalem.
    • Mention the requirements for making it to the New Jerusalem.

    TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

    a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignment.

    b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

    c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

    TEXT REVIEW: Revelation 21:1-5

    This passage relates the revelation of John the Beloved about the New Heaven and the New Earth. He also hinted on what the experience of the inhabitants will be in the New Jerusalem. It says:

    • John saw a….. V1.
    • He also saw….. V2.
    • He heard……. V3.
    • God shall wipe…. V4.
    • He that sat… V5.

    TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Teaching Method

    TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL SNAPSHOT

    A. The New Jerusalem is the believers’ final abode – made possible through God’s miraculous intervention and re-creation (Revelation 21:2-3,5)

    i. It is a city of pure gold (Revelation 21:18) having gates made with pearls, and the street of the city laid in gold, like transparent glass (Revelation 21:21).

    ii. The glory of God supplies the light in this city so there is no need for the sun or candle and there is no night there (Revelation 21:23; 22:5).

    iii. It is an abode for overcomers (Revelation 2:7; 3:21).

    iv. There is no dull moment in this city as it is filled with rejoicing and shouts of praise (Revelation 19:1,3)

    v. All tears shall be wiped away by God and there shall be no more death, pain, crying, or sorrow (Revelation 21:4).

    vi. It is a city without temples because God and the Lamb are the temples thereof (Revelation 21:22).

    B. Saints shall see the face of Jesus (Revelation 22:4

    i. They shall sit on thrones in this city (Revelation 22:5c).

    ii. It is so majestic, that it is a place of God’s throne (Revelation 22:3).

    iii. It is a place where the righteous shall shine like the sun (Matthew 13:43).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    What one thing are you looking forward to in the New Jerusalem?

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

    A. As beautiful as the Holy City is, there are conditions to be fulfilled to get into it:

    i. The very first step is to be born again because access is through faith in Christ Jesus (John 3:3-5).

    ii. After this, believers are expected to do away with the works of the flesh and sin – uncleanness, fornication, inconvenient jesting, covetousness, idola-try, etc. (Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:3-5).

    iii. Lay aside every weight, and focus on Jesus Hebrews 12:1-2).

    B. It is for those:

    i. Whose garments are spotless in this world of sin (Ecclesiastes 9:8; Revelation 16:15)

    ii. Who have refused to love the perverted and corrupt world system (1 John 2:15-17).

    iii. Who are diligent and blameless in their walk with Jesus (2 Peter 3:14).

    iv. Whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    The class should discuss the form that the new earth will take.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 17 August 2025

    Do all you can to get to this place of unparalleled splendour that is beyond human description.

    EVALUATION:

    Mention the requirements to gain access to the New Jerusalem

    CLOSING PRAYER:

    Father, please help me to be amona those who will inhabit the New Jerusalem in Jesus’ name.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 51

    Identify five differences between this present earth and the new earth (2×5=10 Marks).

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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 51: 17 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 51: 17 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Students manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 51 topic: THE NEW JERUSALEM

    Date: 17 August 2025

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    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 51

    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL LESSON 51 (17 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: THE NEW JERUSALEM

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 21:1-5

    1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
    2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
    3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
    4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
    5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” Revelation 21:2.

    LESSON INTRODUCTION

    When we die as believers, our souls go to Heaven, a place of rest, as we await our new resurrection bodies made to live and worship in the ‘new earth’ (1 Corinthians 15:42-44; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 4:14).

    Out of Heaven, a new City called ‘New Jerusalem’ will come down from God to the new earth (Revelation 21:2). It shall be the capital city of God, where God dwells among men (Revelation 21:3). It will also be the eternal home of the saints of all ages (Hebrews 11:13-16).

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL SNAPSHOT

    A. The New Jerusalem is the believers’ final abode – made possible through God’s miraculous intervention and re-creation (Revelation 21:2-3,5)

    i. It is a city of pure gold (Revelation 21:18) having gates made with pearls, and the street of the city laid in gold, like transparent glass (Revelation 21:21).

    ii. The glory of God supplies the light in this city so there is no need for the sun or candle and there is no night there (Revelation 21:23; 22:5).

    iii. It is an abode for overcomers (Revelation 2:7; 3:21).

    iv. There is no dull moment in this city as it is filled with rejoicing and shouts of praise (Revelation 19:1,3)

    v. All tears shall be wiped away by God and there shall be no more death, pain, crying, or sorrow (Revelation 21:4).

    vi. It is a city without temples because God and the Lamb are the temples thereof (Revelation 21:22).

    B. Saints shall see the face of Jesus (Revelation 22:4

    i. They shall sit on thrones in this city (Revelation 22:5c).

    ii. It is so majestic, that it is a place of God’s throne (Revelation 22:3).

    iii. It is a place where the righteous shall shine like the sun (Matthew 13:43).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    What one thing are you looking forward to in the New Jerusalem?

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

    A. As beautiful as the Holy City is, there are conditions to be fulfilled to get into it:

    i. The very first step is to be born again because access is through faith in Christ Jesus (John 3:3-5).

    ii. After this, believers are expected to do away with the works of the flesh and sin – uncleanness, fornication, inconvenient jesting, covetousness, idola-try, etc. (Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:3-5).

    iii. Lay aside every weight, and focus on Jesus Hebrews 12:1-2).

    B. It is for those:

    i. Whose garments are spotless in this world of sin (Ecclesiastes 9:8; Revelation 16:15)

    ii. Who have refused to love the perverted and corrupt world system (1 John 2:15-17).

    iii. Who are diligent and blameless in their walk with Jesus (2 Peter 3:14).

    iv. Whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    The class should discuss the form that the new earth will take.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 17 August 2025

    Do all you can to get to this place of unparalleled splendour that is beyond human description.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 51

    Identify five differences between this present earth and the new earth (2×5=10 Marks).

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  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 50: 10 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 50: 10 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 50 topic: REWARDS COMPARED

    Date: 10 August 2025

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 50 (10 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: REWARDS COMPARED

    OPENING PRAYER:

    Father, give me an understanding of the rewards to anticipate.

    PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

    The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

    BIBLE READING

    BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Peter 1:3-5

    3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
    4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
    5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Revelation 22:12.

    LESSON INTRODUCTION

    Most of us like to be recognised for our accomplishments. We appreciate receiving “rewards” for our productive work. Sometimes, we like to reward ourselves, when we achieve a personal goal in life. However, the Bible admonishes that Christians should put more premium on heavenly rewards (Matthew 6:19-21).

    Heavenly rewards are God’s compensation for our labour on earth which is to be received in Heaven. This lesson compares earthly and heavenly rewards and gives insights into how we can get heavenly rewards.

    TEACHER’S DIARY

    LESSON AIM: To study the comparison between earthly rewards and heavenly rewards.

    TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this study, students should be able to:

    • Understand the difference between heavenly rewards and earthly rewards
    • Know how to earn heavenly rewards.

    TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

    a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignment.

    b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

    c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

    TEXT REVIEW: 1 Peter 1:3-5.

    Apostle Peter while praising God for His many mercies hinted that God has reserved an incorruptible reward for His saints. He declares:

    • Blessed be…V3.
    • To an…V4.
    • Who are kept…V5.

    TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Teaching Method

    TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: EARTHLY VERSUS HEAVENLY REWARDS

    A. The Earthly rewards referred to here are human rewards given in recognition of diverse accomplishments.

    B. They are distinct in the following ways:

    • They are sometimes good motivations for hard work and success.
    • They boost morale and a sense of belonging.
    • They can act as catalysts for better performance. and promote healthy competition (Corinthians
      9:24).
    • Naturally, they bring satisfaction and a sense of fulfilment.

    C. However, earthly rewards will:

    • Fade away (decay), be corrupted, and eventually lose their lustre (1 Corinthians 9:25).
    • They can be a source of self-pride (Daniel 4:30).
    • They are temporal (Ecclesiastes 5:15; Psalm 49:12).
    • They can misdirect one’s heart to a point where one no longer sees the need for God (Luke 12:16-21).

    D. Earthly rewards are not necessarily a pointer to the end of our earthly story and we may not have enough of it.

    E. On the other hand, heavenly rewards are:

    • Incorruptible, undefiled, and do not fade (1 Peter 1:4) i.e. they are eternal, not subject to decay and thievery (Matthew 6:20).
    • They are pointers to the quality of our work here on earth and our genuine fellowship with God (Matthew 16:27; 1 Corinthians 3:8; 14-15).
    • They are precious rewards to be anticipated because they carry the weight and meaning of our relationship with God (Philippians 3:13-15a).

    F. We shall receive heavenly rewards after our earthly journey, and we shall be eternally satisfied. 2 Timothy 4:6-8; Revelation 22:12).

    G. It must be noted that making it to Heaven attracts a reward for believers who faithfully persevere till the end (James 1:12).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Students should share their experience of receiving a reward/award/trophy/medal with the class.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO EARN HEAVENLY REWARDS

    As good as earthly rewards may make us feel, there is a need for us to consider how to earn heavenly rewards.

    1. Motivation for all we do in the kingdom should be because of a sincere love for Christ (Colossians 3:23-24).
    2. Giving and living a sacrificial life (Matthew 10:42;
      19:21-22).
    3. Use of talents and spiritual gifts like singing, teaching, playing of instruments, etc. to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31) and not for self-glory or praise of men.
    4. Commitment to soul-winning and other kingdom services (Hebrews 6:10, 1 Corinthians 3:8).
    5. Staying steadfast in the face of persecution, trou-ble, and inconvenience (Romans 8:18. 1Corinthi-ans 15:58).
    6. Not being deceitful so as not to lose our rewards (John 1:7-8).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Students should mention the heavenly reward/crown they are working to receive in heaven.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 10 August 2025

    Earthly rewards are good but heavenly rewards are far better. Be wise.

    EVALUATION:

    How can you earn heavenly rewards?

    CLOSING PRAYER:

    Father, when my work is passed through the fire, let it abide.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 50

    List five crowns you are aiming at in Heaven and give biblical reference for each (2×5=10 Marks).

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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 50: 10 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 50: 10 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Students manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 50 topic: REWARDS COMPARED

    Date: 10 August 2025

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    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 50

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL LESSON 50 (10 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: REWARDS COMPARED

    BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Peter 1:3-5

    3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
    4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
    5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Revelation 22:12.

    LESSON INTRODUCTION

    Most of us like to be recognised for our accomplishments. We appreciate receiving “rewards” for our productive work. Sometimes, we like to reward ourselves, when we achieve a personal goal in life. However, the Bible admonishes that Christians should put more premium on heavenly rewards (Matthew 6:19-21).

    Heavenly rewards are God’s compensation for our labour on earth which is to be received in Heaven. This lesson compares earthly and heavenly rewards and gives insights into how we can get heavenly rewards.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: EARTHLY VERSUS HEAVENLY REWARDS

    A. The Earthly rewards referred to here are human rewards given in recognition of diverse accomplishments.

    B. They are distinct in the following ways:

    • They are sometimes good motivations for hard work and success.
    • They boost morale and a sense of belonging.
    • They can act as catalysts for better performance. and promote healthy competition (Corinthians
      9:24).
    • Naturally, they bring satisfaction and a sense of fulfilment.

    C. However, earthly rewards will:

    • Fade away (decay), be corrupted, and eventually lose their lustre (1 Corinthians 9:25).
    • They can be a source of self-pride (Daniel 4:30).
    • They are temporal (Ecclesiastes 5:15; Psalm 49:12).
    • They can misdirect one’s heart to a point where one no longer sees the need for God (Luke 12:16-21).

    D. Earthly rewards are not necessarily a pointer to the end of our earthly story and we may not have enough of it.

    E. On the other hand, heavenly rewards are:

    • Incorruptible, undefiled, and do not fade (1 Peter 1:4) i.e. they are eternal, not subject to decay and thievery (Matthew 6:20).
    • They are pointers to the quality of our work here on earth and our genuine fellowship with God (Matthew 16:27; 1 Corinthians 3:8; 14-15).
    • They are precious rewards to be anticipated because they carry the weight and meaning of our relationship with God (Philippians 3:13-15a).

    F. We shall receive heavenly rewards after our earthly journey, and we shall be eternally satisfied. 2 Timothy 4:6-8; Revelation 22:12).

    G. It must be noted that making it to Heaven attracts a reward for believers who faithfully persevere till the end (James 1:12).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    Students should share their experience of receiving a reward/award/trophy/medal with the class.

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO EARN HEAVENLY REWARDS

    As good as earthly rewards may make us feel, there is a need for us to consider how to earn heavenly rewards.

    1. Motivation for all we do in the kingdom should be because of a sincere love for Christ (Colossians 3:23-24).
    2. Giving and living a sacrificial life (Matthew 10:42;
      19:21-22).
    3. Use of talents and spiritual gifts like singing, teaching, playing of instruments, etc. to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31) and not for self-glory or praise of men.
    4. Commitment to soul-winning and other kingdom services (Hebrews 6:10, 1 Corinthians 3:8).
    5. Staying steadfast in the face of persecution, trou-ble, and inconvenience (Romans 8:18. 1Corinthi-ans 15:58).
    6. Not being deceitful so as not to lose our rewards (John 1:7-8).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Students should mention the heavenly reward/crown they are working to receive in heaven.

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 10 August 2025

    Earthly rewards are good but heavenly rewards are far better. Be wise.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 50

    List five crowns you are aiming at in Heaven and give biblical reference for each (2×5=10 Marks).

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  • RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 49: 3 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 49: 3 August 2025

    This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 49 topic: THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

    Date: 3 August 2025

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    RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 49: 3 August 2025

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 49 (3 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

    OPENING PRAYER:

    Father, help me to finish well and partake of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

    The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

    BIBLE READING

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 19:6-9

    6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
    7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
    8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
    9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” Revelation 19:9.

    LESSON INTRODUCTION

    Marriage, in this context, symbolises the union between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:24-27, 32). It is, however, important to note that the Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the next event after the first phase of the second coming of Christ (the rapture).

    TEACHER’S DIARY

    LESSON AIM: To study the concept of the marriage supper of the lamb.

    TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this study, students should be able to:

    • Re-contextualise the meaning of marriage.
    • Describe the marriage supper of the lamb.
    • Mention the importance of and qualification for this marriage.

    TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

    a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignment.

    b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

    c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

    TEXT REVIEW: Revelation 19:6-9

    John the Beloved shared his revelation of the host of heaven praising God because of the marriage of the lamb. He says:

    • I heard as it were…..V6.
    • Let us be….V7.
    • … to her…..V8.
    • … he saith…V9.

    TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Teaching Method

    TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE MARRIAGE

    The concept of the marriage supper is better understood in light of the wedding customs in the time of Christ. These wedding customs had three major parts:

    • The parents of the bride and the bridegroom sign a marriage contract with the payment of a dowry to the bride or her parents. This began what was called the betrothal period-what we would today call the engagement (Matthew 1:18; Luke 2:5).
    • The bridegroom comes in the night to take his bride (Matthew 25:1-13)
    • The marriage supper itself, which might go on for days, is illustrated by the wedding at Cana in John
      2:1-2
    • The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the consummation of the union between Christ (The Bridegroom) and the Church (the Bride-without spot or wrinkle) – Ephesians 5:27, 32; Revelation 19:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14.
    • The marriage will take place before the second phase of the second coming of Christ to the earth between Jesus and the redeemed or saints of all ages, who will have part in the first resurrection.
    • It is believed that the marriage supper will take place in Heaven (Revelation 19:9).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    The class should discuss whether or not all professing believers in Christ will be at the marriage supper of the Lamb

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: IMPORTANCE AND QUALIFICATION

    Importance

    • The marriage supper of the Lamb is meant to assemble the saints of all ages and present them to God, the Father (Matthew 25:32-34), who will wipe away tears from their faces (Revelation 7:17).
    • It is also to take away the saints from the earth before the activities of the anti-Christ and the period of the tribulation (Isaiah 57:1).
    • It will also be the period to reward faithful and diligent saints.

    Qualification

    Those who will qualify for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb are:

    • The faithful saints of God
    • Those whose garments of righteousness have not been stained (Revelation 21:27; Hebrews 12:14).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Can a believer who missed the marriage supper of the lamb still make heaven? Will such a believer get any reward in heaven?

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 3 August 2025

    The Marriage Supper of the Lamb, like all biblical prophecies, will be fulfilled. You cannot afford to miss it. Pray to God to keep you standing in Him and count you worthy of this great and unique event.

    EVALUATION:

    Identify three importance of the marriage supper of the lamb.

    CLOSING PRAYER:

    Father, please do not let me miss the marriage supper of the lamb.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 49

    Contrast between the earthly human marriage and the marriage supper of the Lamb in five (5) points (2×5=10

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  • RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 49: 3 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 49: 3 August 2025

    RCCG Sunday School Student manual for the adult class.

    Today’s Lesson 49 topic: HELL

    Date: 3 August 2025

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    RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 49

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    RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL LESSON 49 (3 AUGUST 2025)

    TOPIC: THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

    BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 19:6-9

    6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
    7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
    8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
    9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

    MEMORY VERSE:

    “And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” Revelation 19:9.

    LESSON INTRODUCTION

    Marriage, in this context, symbolises the union between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:24-27, 32). It is, however, important to note that the Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the next event after the first phase of the second coming of Christ (the rapture).

    LESSON OUTLINE 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE MARRIAGE

    The concept of the marriage supper is better understood in light of the wedding customs in the time of Christ. These wedding customs had three major parts:

    • The parents of the bride and the bridegroom sign a marriage contract with the payment of a dowry to the bride or her parents. This began what was called the betrothal period-what we would today call the engagement (Matthew 1:18; Luke 2:5).
    • The bridegroom comes in the night to take his bride (Matthew 25:1-13)
    • The marriage supper itself, which might go on for days, is illustrated by the wedding at Cana in John
      2:1-2
    • The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the consummation of the union between Christ (The Bridegroom) and the Church (the Bride-without spot or wrinkle) – Ephesians 5:27, 32; Revelation 19:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14.
    • The marriage will take place before the second phase of the second coming of Christ to the earth between Jesus and the redeemed or saints of all ages, who will have part in the first resurrection.
    • It is believed that the marriage supper will take place in Heaven (Revelation 19:9).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

    The class should discuss whether or not all professing believers in Christ will be at the marriage supper of the Lamb

    LESSON OUTLINE 2: IMPORTANCE AND QUALIFICATION

    Importance

    • The marriage supper of the Lamb is meant to assemble the saints of all ages and present them to God, the Father (Matthew 25:32-34), who will wipe away tears from their faces (Revelation 7:17).
    • It is also to take away the saints from the earth before the activities of the anti-Christ and the period of the tribulation (Isaiah 57:1).
    • It will also be the period to reward faithful and diligent saints.

    Qualification

    Those who will qualify for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb are:

    • The faithful saints of God
    • Those whose garments of righteousness have not been stained (Revelation 21:27; Hebrews 12:14).

    CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

    Can a believer who missed the marriage supper of the lamb still make heaven? Will such a believer get any reward in heaven?

    CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual 3 August 2025

    The Marriage Supper of the Lamb, like all biblical prophecies, will be fulfilled. You cannot afford to miss it. Pray to God to keep you standing in Him and count you worthy of this great and unique event.

    ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Students Manual Lesson 49

    Contrast between the earthly human marriage and the marriage supper of the Lamb in five (5) points (2×5=10

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